Specialisms
- Brain injury, particularly cognitive impairments.
- Neurological conditions including stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.
Clinical Currency Statement
As at September 2020, I am engaged in the role of Brain Injury Case Manager for CACM Ltd for an average of 120 hours per month. I also work as a Neurological Occupational Therapist for an average of 32 hours per month.
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Employment Profile
Philippa has worked as an independent expert witness since 2007, providing recommendations on claimants’ care and equipment needs. She has written numerous reports and am experienced in case conferences and experts’ meetings.
Since 2001, Philippa has worked with clients as a specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist, covering a variety of neurological conditions such as brain injury, stroke and MS. She identifies the functional implications of the client’s injury on their life and work with the client and carers to educate them and maximise their independence.
Philippa became a Brain Injury Case Manager in 2010, assessing and ensuring the ongoing needs of the clients are met, including setting up and managing complex care packages.
Her roles have focused on completing detailed assessments of neurologically impaired clients’ needs and implementing specific, detailed programmes to develop their skills to improve their independence and reintegration into the community. She has provided extensive recommendations regarding future care needs and specialist equipment.
Philippa has worked with a variety of conditions including orthopaedics, neurological and mental health in both hospital and community settings, in Great Britain and South Africa. She worked for the NHS from 1999 to 2013, and moved into the private sector, practicing independently since 2005.
Philippa is highly motivated and enjoys the challenge of assessing and highlighting the needs of this complex client group. She is able to succinctly highlight relevant points and justify recommendations. Working in independent practice ensures Philippa is highly organised and works well under pressure.
Qualifications and Membership
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Southampton University (1997)>
- British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT).
- British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) Level 1 (2003).
- Royal College Occupational Therapists – Specialist Section – Independent Practice (RCOTSS-IP).
- Royal College Occupational Therapists – Specialist Section – Neurological Practice (RCOTSS-NP).
Career History
Present
Care Expert
Jacqueline Webb & Company Ltd
2005-Present
Independent Occupational Therapist
2010-Present
Brain Injury Case Manager
CA Case Management Ltd
2005-2010
Programme Manager
Reach Personal Injury Services
2001-2013
Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist
South Essex Partnership Trust
1991-2001
Various posts – TBI, stroke and other traumatic injuries, fractures
Various NHS locations
1997-1999
Assessing clients with mental health problems
South Africa